Whether you’re a teacher by trade, a parent, or someone who’s in the online space this episode is for you. I am very excited to share my conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington about connection, relationships, and being brave. Dr. Jody was one of our first guests when we launched the show (she was on episode 8) and we talked about how to have more well-being through the relationships and connections we make. She’s a speaker, author, and overall game-changer. She’s the best-selling Canadian author of Kids These Days: A Game Plan For (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, & Love. 

She just released Teachers These Days: Stories & Strategies for Connection on August 1, 2021, and it’s been #1 on Amazon in Canada for all books.

We talk about…

[3:08] Jody's work and reconnecting with yourself during COVID

[6:51] Why teachers are the most important people on the planet

[9:21] Acknowledging implicit biases and recognizing privilege

[15:08] How kindness and connection can change lives

[20:28] Being brave for yourself

[26:49] Changing the world by casting a stone and investing in people

[32:54] Using privilege to have hard conversations one-on-one

[37:38] Jody's reading list

 
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QUOTES

“Brave for me is doing something with your whole heart where you can’t predict the outcome.” - Jody Carrington

“I was just being myself isn’t an excuse for disrespectful behavior. It signals a lack of concern for others. Authenticity without empathy is selfish. Authenticity without boundaries is careless.” - Adam Grant

THIS WEEK’S INTENTION 

I embrace the oneness and divine nature of every living being and seize the opportunity to give kindness wherever I go.

WRITING PROMPT

What are a few ways I can be more brave in the smaller moments? What kind of connection do I want to create everywhere I go?

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Teachers These Days* by Dr. Jody Carrington

Kids These Days* by Dr. Jody Carrington

Option B* by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

Think Again* by Adam Grant

Learned Hopefulness* by Dan Tomasulo PhD

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